The end of the holiday season is now upon us, which comes the time to put the decorations back in their boxes.
But if you got a real Christmas tree, you’ll need to dispose it a bit differently.
Whether it be chip-up charity events or curbside collection, here’s a breakdown on how to get rid of your holiday tree across the North Shore this year.
City of North Vancouver
Christmas trees can be put out for pick-up as part of your year-round yard trimmings or Green Can collection program, provided they are cut into three-foot lengths and tied in natural string or twine (no plastic string or metal strapping). The bundle must be no wider than 30 centimetres in diameter.
Trees should be placed out before 7:30 a.m. on the morning of collection to ensure collection and avoid attracting animals.
District of North Vancouver
Christmas trees can be collected for curbside pickup if they are chopped up into small pieces and fit into your organics cart on collection day.
West Vancouver
The District of West Vancouver offers curbside collection, provided they are placed in small trimmings and branches in biodegradable string or twine. No wire, nylon or plastic strapping is allowed.
The small trimmings and branches can be in a lidded 77-litre can with a yard trimmings decal. Kraft paper bags with folded tops are also accepted.
North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre
Christmas trees can be dropped off at the North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre (30 Riverside Dr.) as yard waste.
A Metro Vancouver spokesperson said the yard waste is charged by weight, with the minimum $10 charge coverings up to 90 kilograms.
The centre is open weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chip-up events across the North Shore
Chip-Up Event: The North Vancouver City Firefighters Local 296 Foundation is teaming up with Rona and the City of North Vancouver for their annual chip-up event to turn Christmas trees into scholarships.
For the last two decades, the event has helped support the North Vancouver City Firefighters Local 296 Scholarship Fund. The chip-up event will run on Sat, Jan. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Rona parking lot on 1160 E 3rd St.
Upper Lynn Preschool Christmas Tree Chip-Up: The school will be hosting their annual tree chipping fundraiser at the District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall parking lot (355 West Queens Rd.) on Jan. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. People can sign up for a tree pick-up on Jan. 5 on their website for a minimum $30 donation.
Scout Christmas Tree Chip-Up: The North Shore Scouts are holding multiple chip-up events across North Vancouver this weekend and next.
People can recycle their trees at Ray Perrault Park at Grand Boulevard and 13th Street and St. Clements Anglican Church (3400 Institute Rd.) both on Jan. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Another chip-up event will take place at the Chevron gas station in Edgemont Village Jan. 4-5 and Jan. 11-12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Chip-up and Bottle Drive: The Seymour Scouts will be holding their annual chip-up and bottle drive event Jan. 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dollarton Village Mall (489 Dollarton Hwy.)
Ambleside Tiddlycove Lions Club Chip-Up: The Lions Club in West Vancouver is hosting their annual chip-up event Jan. 1-5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ambleside Park parking lot at the bottom of 13th Street.
North Shore Scouts’ Chip-up (West Van): The North Shore Scouts will be holding a chip-up event at Hollyburn Plaza (Marine Drive and 18th Street) on Jan. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Another chip-up event will take place in Park Royal South, west of London Drugs at the tree lot, on Jan. 4-5 and Jan. 11-12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
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